A 26-year-old delivery agent working for the e-commerce giant Flipkart has been arrested by the Bhavnagar Local Crime Branch (LCB) in Gujarat on charges of stealing customer parcels. The accused, identified as Rutvik Makwana—also known as Koli—was taken into custody following an investigation into the illicit sale of high-value goods in Bhavnagar. Police officials stated that the estimated value of the recovered items stands at approximately Rs 4.6 lakh.
The operation that led to Makwana’s arrest began on October 23, following intelligence reports that an individual was attempting to sell mobile phones and various accessories without providing bills or legitimate ownership documentation. The suspicious activity was observed near the embankment of Gangajaliya Lake, located on Motibaug Road in Bhavnagar. Upon receiving this information, a team from the LCB arrived at the site and encountered Makwana in possession of the questionable inventory.
When questioned by the police regarding the provenance of the items, Makwana was unable to produce any supporting documentation or offer a coherent explanation for his possession of such a large quantity of new consumer goods. Consequently, the authorities seized the items as suspected stolen property and placed him under arrest. During subsequent interrogation, the accused reportedly confessed to his role as a delivery agent based in Surat, admitting that he had misappropriated parcels intended for customers approximately 15 days prior to his apprehension.
According to the police, the accused’s modus operandi involved collecting delivery bags filled with mobile phones and expensive electronics. Instead of completing the deliveries or returning the unclaimed packages to the company, he allegedly kept the parcels for himself and absconded. The recovered property is extensive, totaling Rs 4,60,512 in value, and includes a wide range of electronic and personal care items.
The inventory of seized goods is notable for the inclusion of multiple high-end smartphones. Among the recovered devices were a Google Pixel 10 A worth Rs 47,000, a Samsung Galaxy S25 FE valued at Rs 53,000, and two Vivo V70 FE models, each appraised at Rs 49,000. Other electronics seized included two Samsung Galaxy A36 5G phones, two Lava Virat Curve 5G units, an AI Nova Pro 5G, a Poco C85X 5G, an HMD Vibe 5G, a Motorola G37 Power, and a Vivo T5 Pro 5G. Additionally, police recovered a pair of Apple AirPods in a white case, valued at Rs 22,000.
Beyond smartphones, the haul included various lifestyle and personal care products. The list featured Bluetooth devices from brands such as GoBoult, Mivi, OnePlus, and Vivo, as well as a Fire-Boltt smartwatch and several wristwatches from manufacturers like Titan, Spinner, Letigo, and Fenton. The police also recovered perfumes from high-end labels, including Oscar, Beardo, and Oud of Dubai, alongside grooming essentials such as face wash, toothpaste, moisturiser, and car polish gel. Clothing items, including five pairs of jeans, four T-shirts, trousers, and a Louis Philippe shirt, were also among the recovered goods.
Following his arrest, Makwana, who resides in the Raj Mandir Paan Wala lane near Hussaini Chowk in Bhavnagar, was processed by the authorities. The case has been formally registered at the Saroli police station in Surat city under Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused has been handed over to the relevant authorities for further legal proceedings, as police continue their investigation into the scope of the theft.
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